First Presbyterian

First Presbyterian (HM1O4O)

Location: Hopkinsville, KY 42240 Christian County
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Country: United States of America
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N 36° 51.868', W 87° 29.206'

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Organized in 1813, traditionally by the Rev. Gideon Blackburn, a pioneer minister and missionary to the Cherokee Indians. Present church building, not including later additions, was built during the period 1848-1852. Used as a hospital during severe epidemic that swept the camp of Confederates under Col. Nathan Bedford Forrest through the winter of 1861-62.
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HM NumberHM1O4O
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Marker Number1045
Year Placed1967
Placed ByThe Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Highways
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Date Added Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015 at 1:02pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 456612 N 4079947
Decimal Degrees36.86446667, -87.48676667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 36° 51.868', W 87° 29.206'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds36° 51' 52.08" N, 87° 29' 12.36" W
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Area Code(s)270
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 303 E 9th St, Hopkinsville KY 42240, US
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